Wolverine is a comic book hero-mutant who has, among his superhero attributes, a special healing factor that causes him to recover from anything that hurts him. This is really handy when he is fighting bad guys with the X-men or the Avengers.

We would do well to remember that we are not superheroes. Transitions, whether of our own choice or chosen by someone or something else, always take longer than we think they should.

It takes time to recover from the sadness of being dumped in a corporate layoff.

It takes time to feel good after finding out that you did not get the job that was a perfect fit.

It takes time to regain momentum on a job search when you are really busy satisfying a boss you can’t stand.

Can you spare 15 minutes today? Try. It will be worth it.

Sit down with a beverage, a pen and a piece of paper.

Write down three things you are proud to tell people about from your career.

Next add three things that you have achieved in your non-work life.

Finally, if I asked three of your friends or colleagues about your best attributes, what would they say? Add those words to your list.

Sit back and take a look. Good, eh? You have a lot going for you. Take a deep breath and enjoy it for a moment.